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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
An Interesting Examination.
Events in the Convent of Opelousas.

We publish the following Correspondence OF
the Picayune, which will he Of interest to the
many friends and acquaintance of Miss COrinne
Fleming.
Monday the a1st. inst. was day of mingled in
terest anu pleasure to the inmates of the Acade-
my of the Immaculate Conception, Opelousas.
This renowned and hourishing institution, IN
der the direction of the Sisters Marianites of
Holy Cross. will shortly confer the honOrs of
graduation upon Miss Corinne Fleming the
charming and accomplished daughter of the well
known and esteemed A. v. Fleming OF the parish
of St. Martin. On the above mentioned day the
young lady, after due preparation, stood a most
scutinizing but successful examination, during
which she distinguished herself as a proficient
scholar of the French and English languages.
The examination-which was conducted by the
Rev. Father Raymond. of Opclousas, and the
learned and experienced teacher, Sister Margaret
OF the mother house, New Orleans-took place in
the convent study hail. in presence Of the invited
guests, the Sisters and the pupils of the entire
school. Although it lasted several hours, 90
great was the interest elected by the varied and
knotty questions proposed, and 30 clear and sa-
tisfactory the answers given, that neither guests
nor examiners seemed to be sensible OF the
length of its duration. At its close Miss Fle-
ming was admitted to graduation by the unani-
nous vote of the examiners. She will, how
ever, remain at school in order to complete the
session and take partin the commencement exer-
cises, when she will receive testimonials of eff
cheney in rhetoric, mathematics, natural philo-
sophy, physiology, mineralogy, botany. astro-
nomy, and the various branches comprised with
in a thorough and complete course of educa-
ton.
The news of Miss Jennings successful exami-
nation, and of the brilliant prospects before her
will no doubt be a source of great Joy to many in
the parishes of st. Martin, Lafayette, and st.
Landry. in which she is well known and much
esteemed. We heartily congratulate her on her
successful career, and earnestly wish that she
may wear with unclouded happiness the laurel
| she has so justly won.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
Bayou Plaquemine

Major Heuer's report on Bayou PlaQuemine
shows in the clearest and most concise manner
why that stream, which is natural water course
ought to be reopened, with lock, to give water
route to the Teche, In consequence of the ca
wing going on there the government will be COM
PEELED to make some improvements sooner or
later. These improvements ought to include
the opening Of the bayou and dredging il out.
This will give the Teche country what it for
merly possessed and what it ought to possess to-
day, water route to New Orleans. The present
route down tho Teche, up the Atchafalaya and
through the Red into the Mississippi and thence
down that stream is long, circuitous. slow and
expensive, and is, moreover, closed by the bar
in Old river at the most important business sea-
son of the year. With these disadvantages. with
n route As miles long. it has been impossible for
the boats TO compete with the railroad whose
haul is only l25 miles, and as. a consequence
freight rates from the Tcche have ruled high.
With the opening of Bayou Plaquemine all
this will be obviated, and considerable portion
al the trade of the rich Teche country will come
TO New Orleans via the boat. to the great benefit
and advantage of the planters. This trade is
worth some s7,5ooOOOa year, and it would pay
the government TO go to the expense Of opening
bayou Plaquemine. Moreover, with this bayou
open the Red river. Ouachita. Tensas and other
boats would come through it when the mouth
Of Red river was closed until such time as the
Atchafalaya is damned.
Major Heuer might have also pointed ont that
when the latter stream is barred at its mouth as
the River Commission has always proposed to do
but which IT has delayed from year to year, it
will become absolutely necessary to open Bayou
Plnauemine. as the government cannot close to
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02

the people of the Tcche country their water route
to market without providing them with new
one.
The government has already made several ap-
propr;atiors for the complete survey and exami-
nation of this bayou, and it is not probable that
an difficulty would be incurred in securing an
appropriation for it. the cost is not great, the
benefits that will accrue are SO conspicuous; and
the government is, in fact, legally responsible IL
the Atchafalaya is closed as is proposed. to fur
nish this alternative route to market which In
time and distance is SO much the better one
Times Democrat.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
What does It Mean?

Advising its contemporaries to do more work
and less "hollering" for Gov. Nichols; the st.
Martinsville Messenger ends a sensible article by
saying.
THE influence of the ring is too strong to ex-
pect delegation in favor of Gen. Nichols. IN
less his supporters take the field and elect their
own delegates, and it would perhaps, be wise to
pledge these delegates, as the will of the people
is not consulted before conventions. 1t was ru-
mored not long ago that Lieut.. Gov. Knobloch
had boosted of having in his hands the working
of the next Democratic convention. Now, gen.
tlemen, what does this mean?"
The Messengers conundrum is best answered
by another. Long ago we heard little story in
point. There lived truly good man, a minister
of the gospel who was devoted to Sunday school
mission work. 1t was his delight to catechise
the youth of the parish whenever and wherever
he found opportunity. One fine day he met up
on the road dirty faced, chunky lad of phenom-
email stolidity, and addressed him thus boy,
what is a miracle3 To which question boys res
ponse came promptly: Dunno, sir.
Then said the grieved good man, plying his
childish ignorance and resolved to enlighten
him, suppose somebody should tell you that
the sun was shining in the middle of the night.
What would you say9
Boy guess I'd say it was the moon SIR"
But" insisted the preacher, IF you were told
positively that it was the sun and not the moon.
How would you call it then?
"A lie, sir
All, that would be very very wrong, my lad.
Suppose, now that should say it was the sum
don't tell lies you know.
Well, reckon I'd say You was intoxicated sir,
came the artless rejoinder and about the same
line of argument as the boy used toward the per-
son will demolish Clay Knobloch's premises
Plaquemine Protector.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
Notice to the Public.

DIR. William Waid, the most powerful
Root Doctor known, Is now residing in
this town. in the building belonging to
]. +. Panne, adjoining Pierre JOurnet's.
He is ready to serve the public at any
time, especially families, which he will
serve by the year on reasonable terms.
Call and give him trial.
Waid's Salve cures Burns, Sores. Cuts
and Rheumatic pains. Price one dollar
per bottle when prescribed. 80.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
Only Amusing Himself.
The RustOn Caligraph says;

The Ruston Caligraph says;
Puckette, of the Shreveport Times, has got his
hands full now. lie has got Jastremski. OF the
Capitolian Advocate, and Hearsey of the New
Orleans States, after him with sharp sticks, and
they punch viciorsly, too sometimes. Why
do not some of the other Nichols organs go to
Puckette's relief. We have not yet heard one OF
them as much as say, "Rah for Puckette! Hitem
again
Really, there is no need for interfering with
that little affair of the Shreveport Times although
it might be in order to express some compassion
for the unlucky journals that have fallen under
its claws. Puckette is by no means truculent
or bloodthirsty although he is pretty rough on a
fellow occasionally. 1t is true he has been
knocking the wind and stuffing out of some Of
them at a lively rate but he does not contemplate
anything actually cruel. When the contest be-
comes really warm, it may be necessary to inter-
pose while some of the carcasses are being drag
ged out Of the ruck, but just now Puckette can
be suffered to have his own way. He is only
amusing himself.-Picayune.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02

The Scientific American published by
Mum & Co., New York, presents weekly
to its readers the best and most reliable
record Of various improvements in ma
chinery while the scientific progress of
the country can in no way be CLEANED
so we'll as by the regular perusal Of its
pages.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
Henry Walters,
FLORIST

-FLORlST,-
Has on hand all kinds of towering
plants, such as Roses. Geraniums, Azea-
las, BOuvardias, Camelias, Begonias, Tor
namental and fOwering) and Summer
towering bulbs, and all kinds of vegeta-
BILE plants. Mr.. Walters prices are very
reasonable. apl 2 3m
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
N O T ICE.

The Union Baptist Church Of this town
has adopted a resolution to revise the act
of Incorporation Of said church, for a
better administration. The Rev. A.
Hamilton, who is now the pastor Of said
church is blessing to the cOngrega-
ton,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
CONVENT OF MERCY,
St. Martinsyille, La.

This Institute offers superior advanta-
ges to Porents DESTROYS of giving thier
children solid and refined Education.
Terms of tuition, Music etc, moderate.
For particulars apply to
SISTERS OF MERCY.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
E. r. KNIGHT,

Takes this method of in
forming the public in general
and his friends in particular
that he has resumed business
at the old stand, and will be
happy to serve them to the
best of his ability, and with
the best of everything in the
grocery line. Call and be
convinced.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-02
HUNTERS & TRAPPERS,

Send for price list Of raw furs and
skins, Alligator hides, Plume birds and
water fowls skins, to
w. GOULDSPEE,
35 Haverhill St., Boston. Mass.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
Confirmation Of Assessment for Change Of Grade on Burr Street.

IF
in the Paul
il sac
he same,to
dmund ace'sF FRS Paul
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
Confirmation Of Assessment for Change Of Grade on Reaney Street
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, !
CRY OF ST. PAUL. MINI. Jan. IL, 1887.


contrary said assessment will be
a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
AUCTION.

CLOAKS AT AUCTION TOMORROW
~ Ladies' and misses cloaks in plush, beaver,
bouce and diagor al GOODS also choice line of dry
goods, toboggan blankets, hing goods, etc.,
will be sold at auction tomorrow at 1873 East Sew
enth ST.; lady clerks in attendance. Sales COM
mence at 10 a. M. 2 and r:3l D. m f5
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
Handy.
1877 East Sixth ST., Hotel Ryan Building.
IVaaklu

Renting Department OF Egbert G..
Handy.
1877 East Sixth ST., Hotel Ryan Building
Weekly List.
goo PER MONTH only till May /, nice
Wv six-room house with the conveniences;
let us show you this at once
A sHLAND AVA modern house. eight or
"A nine rooms, only s35.
$40 PER MONTH-A very desirable house
RfO on Sixth ST., this side of Pleasant av.;
eIght rooms; furnished, bath, ventilators, ETC.
an SIXTH ST. EAST-A house of eight
~ rooms, between John and Olive; just listed
apply at once.
ONLY $l5-A five-room house on Lincoln av.; a
~ bargain.
ON Josette st.-A house of seven rooms; cistern,
" we'll; Cheap.
A BOARDING house of fourteen rooms; a
bargain; only $35; near Northern Pacific
railroad shops.
TT OILY av., between Grotto and Avon, a new
IL mouse OF seven rooms, with good barn Of
three stalls Apply Monday evening.
p ONDO ST.-Eight-room house; well and cis-
IL tern; SIS.
M ORKING MEN-Three houses of five
w rooms each, $12; near business part of the
city. Apply at once.
( IN Dayton av.-Whole part of furnished
~ house,; excellent neighborhood; good house,
conveniences.
OTHER HOUSES-A furnished flat of seven
y rooms; all conveniences
I INFURNISHED-Se rooms at $40; houses,
y stores, Offices, collections.
Stores, Business Blocks, Hotels, Etc.
WE HAVE several fine new buildings suita-
w bic for manufacturers, located in the bust
ness CENTER let us give You terms of lease.
rNHE SPLENDID "Espy'' block. on East
L Fifth St, between Robert and Jackson; the
west publishing companys handsome building:
the St Paul Savings Bank building; the finest
business corner i'll st. Paul, etc.
fENHiRD ST, -l20 EAST-At Robert street
= bridge. entire building; store now occupied
by savings bank, insurance, real estate, etc.;
e8celent ofhce rooms second floor; call Mon
day as to terms of lease; this is a rare chance.
STORE-CornerC Chestnut and West Seventh, one
~ block only from Seven corners; new, brick,
cellar, line front. rear entrance; dry goods men,
grocery men, let lease this fine business corner
10 you; near Chestnut street depot.
= EAL ESTATE MEN-On East Fifth St.,
IL near Jackson splendid large Office; first
rate location; call at once.
HOTEL MEN-Hotel at Livingston, Mont. on
L Nothern Pacific railroad; splendid chance;
90 rooms; there is money in this; attention. an
otner hotel at Red Lake Falls; these hotels for
sale or lease.
TO THE PUBLIC-It is, we tn nix, very well
L understood now that 1877 East Sixth ST.,
Hotel Ryan building is the depot of rents and
coliections; do not keep your property tenantless
put 1t IN our hands; satisfaction Guaranteed col
lections solicited.
n OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES opportunity for
= manufacturers-A new red brick and stone
building, consisting of stores, each 22xl00 feet
engine room, located near Hennepin ay., between
Second and Third avs, north, fronting on Second
St, stories high; this fine builcing be leased
Tor 5000 per year; each of the store-rooms alone
worth $ . to 800 month. Egbert G. Handy
real estate. rents and collections, 137 East Sixth
ST., Hotel Ryan. it
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
Patent Law Jas. F. Williamson,

Room Is, COLON Block, Minneapolis. Solicit
tor of patents, counsellor in patent cases
TWO Years an Examiner in U. ). Pa
tent Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
Confirmation Of Assessment for OPENING Widening and Extension Of Fuller
Street.

PUBLICW oRRsJ
in
at
Board.
agains esametow
descipt
tof the of of
( of 4 o 81 own29
sam Aurora Ayenue
| n Taken for Fuller
ee eand Kentst
A'i" take" '0F ruler street, sa0lS 90 y
be npand
prior to- ad meetng.
R. /. GoRMA Clerk Of blew
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
starkey 81 Doherty.


LINE FURNITURE AT AUCTION-We
l. will sell at auction at the residence, No. 4ol
Ashland av., on Monday Jan. II, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon large lot of fine furniture. consist
ing OF parlor, dining-room and kitchen furniture
fine black walnut bedroom suites, elegant china
glass and silverplated ware. Among the goods
are several very fine and valuable etchings by
Frank Bellew, Van Etten and others; also some
very elegant lace curtains. These goods will
amply repay an attendance as they of class
that is not often found at sales of this kind Star
key Doherty. auctioneers, 422 Wabasha st. 15-17
LINE CROCKERY. art ware. toys. etc. at
auction-We will sell at auction at the Palais
Royal, corner OF Third and Minnesota sts., COM
mencing on Monday, Jan. II, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon. all the fine stock of goods contained in
the well known Palas Royal, consisting part of
fine art goods. French bisques, PLAQUES, ham
mered brass goods toys, decorative pottery, fine
glassware, etc, ETC.; this stock is we'll known and
should bring out large number of the art-loving
people OF our city, the sale is to be made posi-
lively without limit; all poss bic accommodations
Will be given to ladies att nding the sale. Starkey
& Doherty, auctioneers, successors to p. T. Kav-
anagh Co. 1877
Weber d Fairchild.
A AUCTION-Tuesday,J Jan. IS. at 10 a. N >.
n we will commence the sale. at No. 81 East
seventh ST., OF stock of fur overcoats of different
kinds, also stock ofnotions consisting of towels
table cloths, hosiery. Albums, etc., etc.; also o
stock of pictures of all kinds. These goods are
consigned, and we have positive instructions to
close them out ana will do so. Weber Fairchild
auctioneers. 1918
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

90 MORE woodchoppers, 81 per cord; don't
~ lose any time, as this is the last chance;
% tiemakers, cents, $50 per month: sh ip to-
day; Office open from to p. IN. Loveland Co.,
$40 Waucouta ST. 16
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

w ANTED-A competent person to canvass
w the city of st. Paul for the sale of law
book requ red by every practicng attorney; lib
eral wages allowed. II. IT. Alexander, Room 49,
Mannheimer block. 1918
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

" OUNG MEN and ladies to learn telegraphy,
shorthand and tpyewriting. day and evening
classes chance for men to nearly cover all ex-
penses while learning; terms reasonable; send
for circulars. Globe Telegraphy company 1876
Jackson ST ST PauI 279S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

M ANTED-Oil agent; good lively man to
wv sell our superior brands of lubrcating oils
to dealers and consumers, on commission; good
cnance Tor the right man. J. r. Timmins & Co,
Cleveland O. 1921
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
FOR RENT.

( r AUREL Av.. 542-Store for rent; fine stand
| II for hardware and tinsmith; nothing Of the
! kind in that locality. IL
| + OTTO let, one elegant loft for jobbing or
II manufacturing purposes, right in the midst
of the jobbing center; sixe 33xl45. Over 1870 and
1872 East Third ST.: inquire on first floor. 345t
THE FINE STORE corner West Seventh and
l. Chestnut for rent; inquire at once. II. H.
Herbst. Gillian block. l6
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

VTANTED-Ten more bridge carpenters for
w Devils Lake. OAK, 81 % per day; tree fare,
ship Monday Is spikers for Missouri free fare ship
Tuesday am, For tickets and particulars ap
ply to Moore's employment office. 2S3 Sibley ST.,
St. Paul; open Sunday from 10 a. m. to p. m. 16
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
42O Replies to a Single "WANT' AdY't.
SITUATIONS OFFERED.

A GOOD MEAL for 10 cents; beefsteak or
n pork chop. or sausage, or ham, or fish, with
potatoes, 5 cents; cup of coffee, with rolls and
butter, cents; mutton chops 10 cents; ham and
eggs 10 cents; oyster stew Is cents; clam chow
der Is cents. New York Restaurant 442 Jackson
st omen all night. ~
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

SALESMEN-Three local, five travelling, salary
~ and expenses; no expense necessary. Ad-
dress with stamp Palmer Co.. La Crosse, Wis
TAILOR-Good: at once L. Gross. merchant
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

.Dl sOOO Endowment association of Mime
sofa has solved the great question of Labor VS..
Capital and now offers to each laboring
cash capital which. if judiciously invested, will
secure prosperity and independence; few dollars
per year paid at the rate OF Sl25 per month, will
win the prize. Why be poor when wealth is with
in your grasp? The best business in the
country members; join now; agents wanted:
circulars free. E. NJ. French, secretary, 4S0 Wa
basha St, st. Paul l6-1S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

EOTTAGE-Wanted to rent, small, on ST. An
~ thony IIill good neghborhooi, near school,
state conveniences, location, price. 81 Gilillan
Block. l6
mr. ACKUBIN, corner ST. Anthony av.--New
IeI S-room house and barn for sale or rent
cheap. P. e. Murphy, Room Is. Hale block, cor
ner Jackson and Third SITS. 9-l6
MORRIS ST, 223-Furnished cottage for rent
~ cheap. l6
OAK ST, 319-Nice warm comfortable little
~ house and place. IS
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-01-07

of each kind,
35-Have you the land in crop this
year. or is it prepared for cropping the
roming season? How much of the land
is cropped or prepared?
36-Do you carry on any trade, pro-
! feason, or business elsewhere than on
this land? II so, slate what business
you have been engaged in while claim
ing this land, where it was carried on
and the distance from your claim.
37-If you have been employed in
working for others away from this claim
since you established residence thereon.
state when, where. and for whom, in
what occupation or capacity, how long
you have 30 worked, and where yo1
staid and lived during that time.
38-Were you assessed for taxes,
personal, real estate, or license, and
when and where have you paid taxes
since claiming this land?
39-Are the Improvements on this
and assessed for taxes; if so, at what
valuation? Have such taxes beeu paid?
If so, when and by whom?
40-What use is made of this land
and who, besides yourself aud family
u'cS ~ VI CduSeS IL W D6 uSeul
4l-IIave you sold, transferred. OF
mortgag d this land, or offered or agreed
to sell or dispose of it, and at wha,
price?
2-Do yon make this entry in the
interest or for the benefit of any one
else. or has any person other than
yourself and family any interest. i'm
mediate or prospective, in this entry
l so, state for whom the entry is made
43-Has any person paid your ex-
penses for making this entry. or pait
yon wages or a salary on condition thai
you make said entry, or agreed to dc
either. or agreed to pay the entry
money for you, or to pay the fees OIL
com missions, with the agreement oil
understanding that you will deed the
land after entry is made?
A-Do you make this entry in goot
faith, for the exclusive purpose of
home and farm for yourself and family
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-01-07

each season? State kind of crops raised.
their value, and number of seasons
crops were raised.
26-Is said land in crops this season,
or bias it been prepared for cropping the
coming season?
27-Do you believe that claimant
intends to continue his residence on
this land after making final proof, or
does he intend to remove therefrom?
2S-Does claimant, with his family,
reside on said land at the present time?
You will explain how yon know he has
resided there, as you have heretofore
stated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-01-07

The jury of twelve is said to have been
adopted because the apostles and proph-
cts were twelve. There were also twelve
Jewish judges, twelve pillars of the
temple, twelve patriarchs, twelve tribes
of Israel, twelve stones on Aaron's
breastplate, twelve gates to the city of
Jerusalem, twelve months in the year
and twelve signs in the Zodiac.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-01-07

The great campaign of 1888 will be
fought on reduction of the tariff to a
revenue basis. The indications of to-
day point to a gathering of the aboring
classes under the banner of reduction
of the tariff on the necessaries and the
raising of the revenues of the govern
ment from Injuries.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-01-07

STOCK BRANDS.